Carmel, IN N. Illinois Street Office

Christopher Brooks is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, TIAA-CREF, Valic Financial Advisors, and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, Brooks is also a sales associate for two separate realty firms. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Peter Cukier is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Carmel, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory career, he has a long-standing affiliation with Yeshiva University, spanning 30 years. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Melissa Stalbaum is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at RCI for nine years. Outside of financial advising, she is president and owner of M.A.D Trucking, LLC, and serves as a council member on the Hamilton County 4-H Council. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on aligning client information and risk tolerance with appropriate investment models.

Diana Todd is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at several firms, including First Merchants Bank and Lyft. Todd is also involved with the American Bankers Association's Stonier Graduate School of Banking as a Capstone Advisor. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of investment models, including third-party advisory programs and proprietary solutions, without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Nicholas Plavchak is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Carmel, IN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Axa Advisors, Johnson Brothers of IN, and Monarch Beverage. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Jason Woodruff is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, Fifth Third Securities, and Thrivent Financial. He also has experience with Janell Enterprises, where he was involved for five years. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and utilizing a range of advisory models implemented by third-party managers and LPL-sponsored programs.

Ethan Maier is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes involvement with Greencastle Little League Baseball and the Arbor Trace Golf Club. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs, offering services across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Rougih Makkar is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors located in Carmel, Indiana. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience in related roles since 2022, including positions at Charles Schwab, Thrivent Investment Management, and Equitable Advisors. His prior work includes roles outside the financial sector such as with DoorDash, Lyft, Uber, and the Indiana Army National Guard. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs delivered through Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers, offering solutions across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Bradley Graden is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Carmel, IN, holding a Series 66 credential. He has recently started his advisory career following prior roles in education and banking, including positions at Central Noble Community School Corporation and The Campbell & Fetter Bank. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party advisory programs and offers a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Campbell Cross is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in various roles including at Discount Tire and Pendleton Heights Schools. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers, providing services across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Caleb Ulery is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he has worked in various roles including positions at STS Packaging, Door Dash, and Jimmy Johns. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party sponsors and proprietary solutions, without offering its own wrap fee program or hypothetical performance.

Andrew Shoener is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Carmel, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked for ten years at Cintas Corporation. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Katie Kern is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable and its affiliates since 2019 and has prior work experience at TMC Transportation and Rinehart Farm, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Sean Kurtock is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Carmel, Indiana. He holds the Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Cardinal Integrated Systems and Pooch Palace Resorts. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match them with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Jill Wright is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and has less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Capital Group and Charles Schwab. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partners with third-party asset managers and advisory programs.